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Video – Photo Gallery – Ceremony Celebrates Fern Blodgett Sunde Connection with Cobourg and Norway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJZN914JRpA A special remembrance ceremony to honour Fern Blodgett Sunde was held in Cobourg’s Victoria Park on Friday (September 19,
Video – Photo Gallery – Grace Bowen Honoured at Cobourg Community Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd55SgPdt-U On the same morning local residents were participating in the Terry Fox Run, the memory of Grace Bowen was
Barrie Mayor Says Enough is Enough and Declares State of Emergency
Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall declared a State of Emergency on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 addressing a number of encampments
Video – Making the Best of a Bad Situation in Cobourg’s West End
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wzi94LJcxYM “No one wanted this - it’s making the best of a terrible situation,” Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland Emotions ranged from
Fallen Canadian Soldier Will Travel Along the Highway of Heroes
Warrant Officer George Hohl will travel along the Highway of Heroes this coming Wednesday September 10th,2025. The remains of
Video – Photo Gallery – Funeral Held in Brighton for Fallen Firefighter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSI3XDaw44o The community of Brighton held a funeral for a fallen firefighter on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Wayne Newman served his
Video – Photo Gallery – Weeds Be Gone in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdnBJtDIKKU A three day cleanup of Cobourg Harbour has results in 20 metric tons of aquatic plants being removed. The pesky
Video – Photo Gallery – 17th Annual Rice Lake Challenge – Fight For Our Boys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qkfoxo9wdM&t=5s By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Those cheers that rang out on Rice Lake Saturday were all part of the game for
Under Strong Mayor Powers Cobourg Mayor Has Hired a Director of Development Who Has No Education in Development Planning
Under Strong Mayor Powers, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has hired a Director of Development that has no education in
Rotary Club of Cobourg Reaches Million Dollar Giving Milestone in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
Earlier this summer, the Rotary Club of Cobourg achieved a financial milestone in its philanthropic efforts, reaching $1 million
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Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg is Putting the Magic in Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owki8jfjXts A flurry of activities are taking place throughout Cobourg as town staff are putting the magic in Christmas. Manager of
Ontario Launching Road Safety Initiatives Fund
Province supporting proven traffic-calming measures in school zones and community safety zones while keeping costs down for drivers The Ontario
Alnwick/Haldimand Staff Can Proceed with RFP for Grafton Arena Repairs Project
Two weeks later than it could have happened, Alnwick/Haldimand Township council gave staff the go ahead to issue a
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Council Takes the Pledge
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council voted to take the Elect Respect pledge at Wednesday's special meeting. With fewer people voting
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Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Cobourg Celebrates Completion of Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13vk007LRjI $3.6 million investment from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utilities Services
Video – Photo Gallery – Remembrance Services Held at the Port Hope Cenotaph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IojLQj_N3QY In a moving ceremony, Remembrance day services were held at the Port Hope cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville Remembrance Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKqeXhI5aQs The Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025. With snow blowing across the roadway carried
Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
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OPP – Nearly 600 Stolen Vehicles Recovered as a Result of Project Vector
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
OPP – Over 30 People Arrested Regarding Auto Thefts
Thirty-four individuals residing in Montréal and the surrounding area have been arrested following a joint forces operation between the
OPP – 274 Illegal Firearms Seized in Record Breaking Drug Bust
Province's largest seizure of handguns and assault-style rifles results in 16 arrests, 279 charges and one wanted person The Ontario
Quinte West OPP – Five People Charged with Murder (Names Released)
Five People Charged with Murder Five people have been charged with murder in connection with a death in early January
Durham Regional Police – Suspect Wanted in Killing of Pickering Casino Security Guard
Investigators have released the name and photo of a male wanted in the killing of a Pickering Casino security
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OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2